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5 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading an address book or
business card, or writing a "to do" list while driving a car, you are not watching where you are
going. It's common sense. Don't get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or
writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles.
6 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before
pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your
calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary. But if you
need to dial while driving, follow this simple tip--dial only a few numbers, check the road and your
mirrors, then continue.
7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Stressful or
emotional conversations and driving do not mix--they are distracting and even dangerous when
you are behind the wheel of a car. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and if
necessary, suspend conversations which have the potential to divert your attention from the road.
8 Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you can
own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situations--with your phone at your side,
help is only three numbers away. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire,
traffic accident, road hazard or medical emergency. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless
phone!
9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a perfect
opportunity to be a "Good Samaritan" in your community. If you see an auto accident, crime in
progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency
number, as you would want others to do for you.
10 Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non-emergency assistance number when necessary.
Certain situations you encounter while driving may require attention, but are not urgent enough
to merit a call for emergency services. But you still can use your wireless phone to lend a hand. If
you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic
accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance
or other special non-emergency wireless number.
Careless, distracted individuals and people driving irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the
road. Since 1984, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association and the wireless industry
have conducted educational outreach to inform wireless phone users of their responsibilities as safe
drivers and good citizens. As we approach a new century, more and more of us will take advantage of
the benefits of wireless telephones. And, as we take to the roads, we all have a responsibility to drive
safely.
The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving.
For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE.
For updates: http://www.wow-com.com/consumer/issues/driving/articles.cfm?ID=85
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